Paret Tower Road over Pierces Creek
GoodPerry County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 1N R11W · Structure no. SA5600000000009
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paret Tower Road over Pierces Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Paret Tower Road over Pierces Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paret Tower Road over Pierces Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paret Tower Road over Pierces Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Paret Tower Road over Pierces Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Paret Tower Road over Pierces Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Paret Tower Road over Pierces Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.